We all know that fundraising comes down to one exciting, scary moment: when you actually ask for support. This is when knees start knocking under the table, mouths get dry and suddenly words evaporate. But it doesn’t have to beRead more…
Strengthen Your Fundraising Appeal With the “MPI” Formula
Here’s a very smart, efficient way to present your fundraising appeal. I’ve run into this format lately and think it’s extremely effective. It forces you to be crystal clear about the three fundamental parts of any fundraising conversation: How muchRead more…
13 Trends in Christian Philanthropy
An examination of trends in Christian philanthropy
The Heart of the Donor
Summary of research on why people in the US give to charities
The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly: Foreign Finances and the Local Church
There are a number of discussions related to finances and missions taking place on the Lausanne sites. Many of these focus on the nature of the financial interactions between outsiders and the local church. Throughout these conversations, I have beenRead more…